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What Are Migraine Glasses?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Glasses for migraines or \u201canti-migraine glasses\u201d are eyeglasses with specialty lenses designed to help reduce migraine triggers. Many migraine sufferers struggle with light sensitivity, and light and glare can set off migraine attacks or make them worse. But migraine lenses, such as FL-41 lenses, may work to combat these symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wearing migraine headache glasses is one simple way to help ease symptoms triggered by or worsened by harsh light. Below, we\u2019ll explain what makes migraine lenses different from ordinary lenses and how they may benefit migraine sufferers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Does Light Trigger Migraines?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Migraine headache glasses definitely have an appeal, but why would someone need them in the first place?<\/span><\/p>\n

Many migraine sufferers have symptoms of light sensitivity (called photophobia). Being exposed to bright lights, whether indoors or outdoors, can also trigger a migraine attack. This is partly due to the sensitive nerve endings in the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye).<\/span><\/p>\n

These nerve endings are connected to the trigeminal nerve, which sends sensory signals to and from parts of your face and brain. Light and glare can aggravate the trigeminal nerve, especially in people with migraine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Migraines can vary in intensity for different people. But most (nearly 80%) of migraine sufferers are sensitive to light before, during, and between attacks. In fact, research shows that up to 60% of migraines are light-triggered.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Do Migraine Glasses Work?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Short wavelengths of light \u2014 violet, indigo, and blue, to be specific \u2014 feel harsher to people with migraines. Migraine relief glasses work by filtering out these harsh wavelengths. This can help relieve light sensitivity and may help reduce your migraine triggers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because of this wavelength-filtering technology, migraine headache glasses often have lenses with a rose-tinted appearance. The most popular variety of migraine lens is the FL-41 lens, though there are many types to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Types of Migraine Glasses<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

FL-41 Migraine Lenses<\/span><\/h3>\n

Initially developed to help reduce discomfort from fluorescent light exposure, FL-41 (fluorescent-41) lenses are used to make the standard rose-colored glasses for migraines. FL-41s filter blue light wavelengths in a specific range to help ease light sensitivity symptoms in those with migraine. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Avulux Migraine Lenses<\/span><\/h3>\n

Avulux lenses were developed more recently to filter even more types of migraine-triggering light wavelengths: blue, red, and amber. They do this while allowing more comfortable green light through to the eyes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some other migraine glasses brands include MigraLens, TheraSpecs, Neurolux, and SomniLight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tinted Glasses for Migraines<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some other types of glasses may seem similar to migraine glasses. For example, blue light glasses and glasses with amber-tinted lenses (or other tints) may also help reduce visual discomfort. But they aren\u2019t specifically designed for migraine or headache relief so they may not filter the correct migraine-triggering light wavelengths. Use these at your own discretion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Benefits of Migraine Glasses<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The benefits of migraine glasses can vary from person to person, as symptoms and their intensity are different for everyone. But many of those who use glasses for migraines report benefits, including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n